The following is a listing of medical information required for admission to Hillcrest Educational Centers. This information must be submitted prior to admission of all new students. It is preferred that this information is submitted on HEC forms. However, agencies may submit the information on their own forms if they prefer to do so.
Students will not be admitted without complete submission of this information.
- Documented, complete physical exam within past 12 months
- A current medical history including any allergies.
- List of Current Medications
- Results of most recent laboratory and other indicated testing (i.e. EEG, EKG, etc.).
- Roger’s order if applicable
- Report of results of TB testing or risk assessment.
- Reports of most recent vision, hearing, dental and specialist examination.
- Prescription(s) from ordering physician and two week supply of all medication(s)
- Proof of valid medical insurance
- Physicians statement that child is free of communicable and infectious disease
- Immunization requirements for Massachusetts are:
DTaP/DTP/DT/Td/Tdap: 5 doses of DTaP/ DTP required for school entry.
One dose of Tdap is required for all students entering grade 7-8
If it has been more than 5 years since the last dose of tetanus it is recommended that Tdap be given regardless of the time interval
Polio: 4 doses
MMR: two doses
Varicella vaccine 2 doses or laboratory proof of immunity
Hepatitis B: 3 doses or laboratory proof of immunity
Meningococcal: 1 dose for residential students or signed waiver